Styrofoam™ Brand XPS Insulation

Exceptional long-term performance. 

Low-GWP. Low embodied carbon. 

Since its invention in 1941, Styrofoam™ Brand extruded polystyrene (XPS) has built a rich, storied heritage as an innovative, sustainable building product – creating an entire insulation material category. Its unique closed-cell structure and rigid foam board technology enables XPS to meet core thermal, moisture, air and vapor performance requirements. 

The history of innovation continued in 2019, when DuPont began the process of reformulating Styrofoam™ Brand XPS Insulation to offer a low global warming potential (GWP) version. The transition was completed at the end of 2023. All sites in North America manufacturing Styrofoam™ Brand XPS Insulation now produce a low-GWP formulation signified by a new grey color.

 
 
 

Low-GWP Styrofoam™ Brand XPS Insulation delivers
a 94% reduction in embodied carbon, meets all HFC
regulations and building codes and continues to offer:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The same long-term value (and R-value) 

 
 
 
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Durability

 
 
 
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Ease of handling 

 
 
 
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Exceptional thermal and moisture performance

 
 
 
 
 
 
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Transparency. Performance. Quality.

We are committed to transparency in our reporting and quality at every level. Our
products have been evaluated by third parties with certifications that meet or exceed
standards for both sustainability and performance

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Published EPD and Embodied Carbon/LCA Optimization Assessment, demonstrating low-GWP Styrofoam™ Brand XPS has achieved a 94% reduction in embodied carbon relative to the previous formulation
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20% pre-consumer recycled content on average as certified by UL Environment
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GreenCircle certified
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All Styrofoam™ Brand products are produced using 100% renewable electricity¹
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¹ We have purchased Renewable Energy Credits to offset our electricity usage since 2016

 
 
 
 
 
 

More than meets the eye

EPS foam allows the intrusion of water over time.1 The closed-cell structure Styrofoam™ Brand XPS Insulation is the design choice for buildings that withstand the elements and the test of time.

Moisture
XPS structure absorbs significantly less water than EPS products

R-Value
XPS maintains R-value better than EPS when water is present1

Durability
Absorbed water can cause damage in freeze/thaw conditions

1 Billy Connor, April 2019. “Comparison of Polystyrene Expanded and Extruded Foam Insulation in Roadway and Airport Embankments”. Alaska University Transportation Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks, (INE/AUTC 19.08). https://aidc.uaf.edu/projects/2019/comparison-of-polystyrene-expanded-and-extruded-foam-insulation-in-roadway-and-airport-embankments/

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Featured Styrofoam™ Brand XPS Products

Styrofoam™ Brand Highload 40
DuPont™ Styrofoam™ Brand Highload Extruded Polystyrene Insulation is a closed-cell foam insulation designed for use in heavyweight infrastructure and low-temperature applications where compressive strength and moisture resistance are crucial. The Styrofoam™ Brand XPS product line gives you the proven thermal and moisture performance of the original XPS, plus the product options you need to design and build energy-efficient, resilient structures all the way to the top. It’s lightweight and easy to install, which makes the work go faster, and it’s readily available through our wide distributor network. When and where you need it, Styrofoam™ Brand is there. DuPont™ Styrofoam™ Brand Highload Extruded Polystyrene Insulation is a closed-cell foam insulation designed for use in heavyweight infrastructure and low-temperature applications where compressive strength and moisture resistance are crucial. The Styrofoam™ Brand XPS product line gives you the proven thermal and moisture performance of the original XPS, plus the product options you need to design and build energy-efficient, resilient structures all the way to the top. It’s lightweight and easy to install, which makes the work go faster, and it’s readily available through our wide distributor network. When and where you need it, Styrofoam™ Brand is there. DuPont™ Styrofoam™ Brand Highload Extruded Polystyrene Insulation is a closed-cell foam insulation designed for use in heavyweight infrastructure and low-temperature applications where compressive strength and moisture resistance are crucial. The Styrofoam™ Brand XPS product line gives you the proven thermal and moisture performance of the original XPS, plus the product options you need to design and build energy-efficient, resilient structures all the way to the top. It’s lightweight and easy to install, which makes the work go faster, and it’s readily available through our wide distributor network. When and where you need it, Styrofoam™ Brand is there. DuPont™ Styrofoam™ Brand Highload Extruded Polystyrene Insulation is a closed-cell foam insulation designed for use in heavyweight infrastructure and low-temperature applications where compressive strength and moisture resistance are crucial. The Styrofoam™ Brand XPS product line gives you the proven thermal and moisture performance of the original XPS, plus the product options you need to design and build energy-efficient, resilient structures all the way to the top. It’s lightweight and easy to install, which makes the work go faster, and it’s readily available through our wide distributor network. When and where you need it, Styrofoam™ Brand is there.
Styrofoam™ Brand Highload 40
Styrofoam™ Brand Roofmate™
DuPont™ Styrofoam™ Brand Roofmate™ Insulation is an extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation engineered for use on heavyweight decks (e.g., reinforced concrete) with a ballast layer of gravel or concrete slabs. Because it helps the roof membrane maintain a steady temperature, DuPont™ Styrofoam™ Brand Roofmate™ minimizes the harmful effects of freeze-thaw cycles, weathering and physical damage. It’s lightweight and easy to install, which makes the work go faster, and it’s readily available through our wide distributor network. When and where you need it, Styrofoam™ Brand is there. DuPont™ Styrofoam™ Brand Roofmate™ Insulation is an extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation engineered for use on heavyweight decks (e.g., reinforced concrete) with a ballast layer of gravel or concrete slabs. Because it helps the roof membrane maintain a steady temperature, DuPont™ Styrofoam™ Brand Roofmate™ minimizes the harmful effects of freeze-thaw cycles, weathering and physical damage. It’s lightweight and easy to install, which makes the work go faster, and it’s readily available through our wide distributor network. When and where you need it, Styrofoam™ Brand is there. DuPont™ Styrofoam™ Brand Roofmate™ Insulation is an extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation engineered for use on heavyweight decks (e.g., reinforced concrete) with a ballast layer of gravel or concrete slabs. Because it helps the roof membrane maintain a steady temperature, DuPont™ Styrofoam™ Brand Roofmate™ minimizes the harmful effects of freeze-thaw cycles, weathering and physical damage. It’s lightweight and easy to install, which makes the work go faster, and it’s readily available through our wide distributor network. When and where you need it, Styrofoam™ Brand is there. DuPont™ Styrofoam™ Brand Roofmate™ Insulation is an extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation engineered for use on heavyweight decks (e.g., reinforced concrete) with a ballast layer of gravel or concrete slabs. Because it helps the roof membrane maintain a steady temperature, DuPont™ Styrofoam™ Brand Roofmate™ minimizes the harmful effects of freeze-thaw cycles, weathering and physical damage. It’s lightweight and easy to install, which makes the work go faster, and it’s readily available through our wide distributor network. When and where you need it, Styrofoam™ Brand is there.
Styrofoam™ Brand Roofmate™
Styrofoam™ Brand SM30
Styrofoam™ Brand SM XPS Extruded Polystyrene Insulation is a foam insulation board that meets the needs of the commercial foundation and building floor slab market. It also can be used for attics, foundations/slabs and crawlspaces in residential applications. The product’s closed-cell structure resists water pickup, enabling it to retain a high R-value over time – a necessary property in wet, below-grade commercial foundation applications. The Styrofoam™ Brand XPS product line gives you the proven thermal and moisture performance to design and build energy-efficient, resilient structures for all six sides of your commercial building. It’s lightweight and easy to install, which makes the work go faster, and it’s readily available through our wide distributor network. When and where you need it, Styrofoam™ Brand is there.Styrofoam™ Brand SM XPS Extruded Polystyrene Insulation is a foam insulation board that meets the needs of the commercial foundation and building floor slab market. It also can be used for attics, foundations/slabs and crawlspaces in residential applications. The product’s closed-cell structure resists water pickup, enabling it to retain a high R-value over time – a necessary property in wet, below-grade commercial foundation applications. The Styrofoam™ Brand XPS product line gives you the proven thermal and moisture performance to design and build energy-efficient, resilient structures for all six sides of your commercial building. It’s lightweight and easy to install, which makes the work go faster, and it’s readily available through our wide distributor network. When and where you need it, Styrofoam™ Brand is there.Styrofoam™ Brand SM XPS Extruded Polystyrene Insulation is a foam insulation board that meets the needs of the commercial foundation and building floor slab market. It also can be used for attics, foundations/slabs and crawlspaces in residential applications. The product’s closed-cell structure resists water pickup, enabling it to retain a high R-value over time – a necessary property in wet, below-grade commercial foundation applications. The Styrofoam™ Brand XPS product line gives you the proven thermal and moisture performance to design and build energy-efficient, resilient structures for all six sides of your commercial building. It’s lightweight and easy to install, which makes the work go faster, and it’s readily available through our wide distributor network. When and where you need it, Styrofoam™ Brand is there.Styrofoam™ Brand SM XPS Extruded Polystyrene Insulation is a foam insulation board that meets the needs of the commercial foundation and building floor slab market. It also can be used for attics, foundations/slabs and crawlspaces in residential applications. The product’s closed-cell structure resists water pickup, enabling it to retain a high R-value over time – a necessary property in wet, below-grade commercial foundation applications. The Styrofoam™ Brand XPS product line gives you the proven thermal and moisture performance to design and build energy-efficient, resilient structures for all six sides of your commercial building. It’s lightweight and easy to install, which makes the work go faster, and it’s readily available through our wide distributor network. When and where you need it, Styrofoam™ Brand is there.
Styrofoam™ Brand SM30
 
 
 
 
 
 
  • Sustainability
  • Performance
  • Aesthetics

Go beyond compliance 

We’re going further than ensuring environmental compliance; we’re continuing to advance our 2030 Sustainability Goals and invest in global efforts and technology innovations to help you design and build energy-efficient, resilient and durable structures in this rapidly changing world.

Already manufactured with 100% renewable electricity and a zero-ozone-depletion formula, additional sustainability benefits of Styrofoam™ Brand XPS Insulation include:

  •  Low GWP
  •  94% reduction in embodied carbon
  •  Provides 200% cost, or equivalent to two products, for the LEED v4.1 LCA Optimization credit 
  • Published EPD through UL Environment
  • 20% pre-consumer recycled content on average as certified by UL Environment
  •  GreenCircle Certified
  • Reusability in many applications
  •  Low-VOC compliance (California Title 24 standard)
  •  Manufactured with BLUEDGE™ Polymeric Flame-Retardant sustainable technology • Contributes to DuPont’s 2030 GHG emissions reduction goal

Acting on Climate

We believe that all buildings play a critical role in helping mitigate and adapt to climate change — a real and rapidly growing threat to society and the planet.

 

2030 Goal:
We will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from DuPont Performance Building Solutions and Corian® Design operations by 75% from 2019 levels.

Enabling the Circular Economy

We believe that a sustainable building industry is a circular building industry, where no materials are wasted and all materials are reused.

 

2030 Goal:
We will advance the circular economy in the building industry through innovation in materials and business models, collaboration and end-of-life plans that eliminate and upcycle waste across the product life cycle.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Any questions?

The Styrofoam™ Brand was the original XPS, creating the product segment. Rooted in 80+ years of technical innovation, we’re excited to deliver a low-GWP solution. Let’s start a conversation about your next project.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Resources

 
 
 

Styrofoam™ Brand XPS Compliance Letter

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Low GWP Grey Styrofoam™ Brand XPS EPD
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Physical Property Equivalency Letter

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Customer Processing and Transport Safe Handling

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Customer Processing and Transport Safe Handling
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Safe Processing & Handling Graphic

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Styrofoam™ Brand Product Brochure

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Solar Exposure Technical Bulletin

Low GWP – Canada (English) PDF ↓

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Styrofoam™️ Brand Low GWP XPS LEED Optimization Document - Embodied Carbon Assessment

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